Definition
Giulietto Chiesa (1947 – 2020) was an Italian journalist, author, and politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009.
Overview
Born on 30 September 1947 in Acqui Terme, Piedmont, Italy, Chiesa began his career as a television reporter for the public broadcaster RAI, covering international affairs and conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. He later worked as a war correspondent for several Italian newspapers, including Il Resto del Carlino and Il Giornale.
In the early 1990s Chiesa entered politics as a member of the Italian Communist Party (PCI) and its successor, the Party of the Democratic Left. He was elected to the European Parliament in 2004 on the list of the Party of Italian Communists (PCI), where he sat on the Committee on Foreign Affairs and served as a substitute on the Committee on International Trade.
After his parliamentary term, Chiesa remained active in media, hosting the television program “L’Italia che va” and contributing to the online platform Megachip (later Primato Nazionale). He authored several books on geopolitics, NATO, and Russia, including Il mondo nuovo di Putin (2014) and La guerra dell’Occidente (2015). Chiesa was known for his criticism of NATO interventions, support for the Russian government’s foreign policy, and promotion of alternative viewpoints on events such as the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
He died on 26 July 2020 in Rome after a brief illness.
Etymology/Origin
- Giulietto is an Italian diminutive form of Giulio, itself derived from the Latin name Julius.
- Chiesa is an Italian word meaning “church”; as a surname, it is relatively common in Italy and does not indicate a specific lineage beyond the lexical meaning.
Characteristics
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Profession | Journalist, war correspondent, author, television presenter, politician |
| Political affiliation | Italian Communist Party (PCI), later Party of Italian Communists (PCI) during his term as MEP |
| Parliamentary service | Member of the European Parliament (2004‑2009); Committee on Foreign Affairs; substitute member of the Committee on International Trade |
| Media work | RAI correspondent; columnist for Il Resto del Carlino, Il Giornale; host of TV program L’Italia che va |
| Publications | Il mondo nuovo di Putin (2014); La guerra dell’Occidente (2015); Il futuro è già qui (2016) among others |
| Notable positions | Critical of NATO expansion; supportive of Russian foreign policy; advocated for a multipolar world order; promoted alternative narratives concerning Western interventions |
| Controversies | Criticized for disseminating conspiracy‑theory‑laden content, particularly regarding 9/11 and NATO actions; faced accusations of bias in favor of Russian geopolitical interests |
| Awards/recognition | Received the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (Knight) in 2005 for his journalistic contributions |
Related Topics
- Italian journalism and media landscape
- European Parliament (Committee on Foreign Affairs)
- Italian Communist Party and its post‑Cold War successors
- Russia–Italy relations in the 21st century
- Alternative media and conspiracy‑theory discourse in Europe
- War correspondence in the Middle East and North Africa
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